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NV54 NYL

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,760 mi
Last recorded92,760 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 NYL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,760 miles

corrosion though the vehicle

reversing light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2020 92,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion though the vehicle

reversing light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,021 miles

showing corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2019 90,021 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative inop on nearside (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

showing corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,636 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

body showing corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,636 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body showing corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 82,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 78,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,694 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 75,694 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 69,165 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 69,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,719 miles

ADVICE engine light on dash

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,445 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,120 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,711 miles

Both front tyres perished & cracked.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Obstruction removed from drivers view.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,186 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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NV54 NYL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV54 NYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV54 NYL registered?

NV54 NYL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is NV54 NYL safe to buy?

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